Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving combine for 68
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Flagg's early-season numbers stack up favorably against Rose's MVP production, putting the Mavericks star in position to chase a historic record.
Few rookie comparisons carry more weight than those involving LeBron James. That’s why Brian Windhorst’s recent comments about Cooper Flagg quickly became one of the NBA’s most debated talking points.
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Mavericks vs. Rockets Recap: Irving and Flagg huge in Dallas’ 116-111 NBA Cup win over Houston
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg combined to score 68 points, and the Mavericks start NBA Cup group play with a crucial win.
Cooper Flagg shines in the Mavericks' win over Miami as Brian Windhorst compares the 19-year-old star to a young LeBron James.
The Mavericks selected Flagg with the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg played 70 games in his rookie season with the Mavericks. He averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game while shooting 46.8% from the field, 29.5% from beyond the arc and 82.7% from the free-throw line.
Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, Cooper Flagg added 33 and the Mavericks rallied for a victory over Houston, handing the Rockets their first loss of the season in an NBA Cup opener.
Cooper Flagg makes NBA history with 29 points, 11 assists and five steals as the Mavericks defeat the Heat.
The NBA has an absolutely monster day of games on Wednesday night, as all but six teams will take the floor, putting several stars in action and a few exciting